Vaishno Devi

Katra, Jammu & Kashmir

One of the most visited shrines in India. The Holy Cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is at 5,200 ft in the Trikuta Mountains. Over 8 million pilgrims visit annually.

Divine Glimpses

3D Track Preview

Interactive 3D Terrain Mode

Drag to rotate the mountain. Mapbox GL or Sketchfab embed loads here to give pilgrims a pre-journey view of the altitude and path.

Live Weather

Vaishno Devi

Altitude: 5,200 ft (1,585 m)

15°C

Clear Skies

Wind12 km/h

Visibility10 km

Feels Like14°C

Sacred Geometry

Highest Elevation

5,200 ft (1,585 m)

Total Distance

12 km (one way from Katra)

Estimated Duration

5-7 hours one way

Auspicious Months

March, April, May, June, September, October, November

Available Paths

Walking (Traditional)

5-7 hours • 12 km

Pony/Horse Ride

4-5 hours • 12 km

Palki (Palanquin)

6-8 hours • 12 km

Helicopter

5-8 minutes • Direct

Battery Car

15 minutes • Partial

Seeker's Pack

Yatra slip (free registration at shrine board)
Comfortable walking shoes
Rain jacket in monsoon
Warm clothes in winter
Water bottle
Light backpack

Sacred Discipline

Register at Shrine Board before starting
Carry warm clothes even in summer (cold at night)
Monsoon: landslide risk — check advisories
Keep Yatra Parchi always